French marigold 'Jolly Jester'

Tagetes patula

How to grow French marigold 'Jolly Jester'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Jolly Jester is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Jolly Jester from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between French marigold plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 15°C / 59°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Jolly Jester about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Jolly Jester

Jolly Jester is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Jolly Jester